Start Kirk Cousins or Michael Penix Jr.?
Week 7 start/sit. Our Clutch Score projects each player's points this week from matchup, Vegas odds, usage and injury status, then calls who to start.
QBKirk CousinsLV · QB36
QBMichael Penix Jr.ATL · QB31Who to start
Slight leanKirk Cousins- Higher Clutch Score this week: 16.3 vs 16.0 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (15.9 vs 15.3 projected points).
Kirk Cousins and Michael Penix Jr. are a Week 7 start/sit call at quarterback. Kirk Cousins hosts LAR (easy matchup) and Michael Penix Jr. hosts SF (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Kirk Cousins for 16.3 PPR points to Michael Penix Jr.'s 16.0.
Start Kirk Cousins on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Cousins | Jr. |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 7) | 16.3 | 16.0 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 15.9 | 15.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 19.5 | 17.1 |
| Snap share | 98% | 99% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 1 |
Clutch Score is our Week 7 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Kirk Cousins vs Michael Penix Jr. comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Kirk Cousins or Michael Penix Jr. in Week 7?
Start Kirk Cousins in Week 7, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 16.3 PPR points to Michael Penix Jr.'s 16.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Kirk Cousins or Michael Penix Jr.?
Our Clutch Score projects Kirk Cousins for 16.3 PPR points in Week 7, compared with 16.0 for Michael Penix Jr..
Who has the better matchup, Kirk Cousins or Michael Penix Jr.?
Kirk Cousins hosts LAR (easy) and Michael Penix Jr. hosts SF (medium). Kirk Cousins draws the more favorable matchup in Week 7.
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Clutch Score blends the season projection with this week’s matchup, Vegas implied total and injury status. Data via the Sleeper API and ESPN, refreshed daily.